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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Education at the intersection of disciplines: Polytechnic University hosts youth pedagogical council

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The city youth pedagogical council called “Beyond the disciplines” was held at the Polytechnic. It brought together young specialists from various educational institutions of St. Petersburg.

    School is one of the first steps in the formation of highly qualified specialists. A modern person must have versatile skills and knowledge to adapt to constantly changing realities. Therefore, the leitmotif of the meeting was an interdisciplinary approach to education.

    The participants were addressed with welcoming speeches by the Deputy Chairman of the Committee on Education of St. Petersburg Pavel Rozov, the Rector of the St. Petersburg Academy of Postgraduate Pedagogical Education Andrey Bogdantsev, the Vice-Rector for Youth Policy and Communication Technologies of SPbPU Maxim Pasholikov, and the Head of the Press Service of the Main Directorate of the Ministry of Emergency Situations of Russia for St. Petersburg Andrey Litovka.

    The Polytechnic University is the best place to hold a pedagogical council dedicated to the implementation of an interdisciplinary approach. Our scientists and teachers constantly work at the intersection of various sciences and industries, which allows them to find original solutions to current economic problems, ensuring a synergistic effect, – noted Maxim Pasholikov.

    The panel discussion was chaired by Ekaterina Kalinina, Vice-Rector for Project Development at SPb APPO, and Irina Mushtavinskaya, Head of the Department of Primary, Basic and Secondary General Education at SPb APPO. The participants discussed current issues of implementing an interdisciplinary approach in the educational process, as well as its impact on the development of a student’s personality. Particular attention was paid to issues of professional development and support for young teachers. The experts also presented programs and projects aimed at improving qualifications and developing meta-subject competencies.

    Thematic workshops were organized for the participants, dedicated to the issues of applying an interdisciplinary approach in education. Teachers were able to discuss and demonstrate how seemingly unrelated subjects can be combined.

    The Polytechnic University’s Centre for Work with Applicants held a tour for teachers and introduced them to the career guidance work that is carried out for schoolchildren and in which schools can participate.

    The City Youth Pedagogical Council “Beyond Disciplines” allowed young specialists to exchange experiences, gain new knowledge and ideas, and establish contacts with colleagues.

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    https://vvv.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/education/education-at-the-junction-of-disciplines-polytechnic-adopted-youth-teaching-council/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The Polytechnic History Museum has won a prestigious national award

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The final stage of the VI national award “Corporate Museum” was held in Nizhny Novgorod. It was attended by more than 250 delegates from all over Russia and neighboring countries. The participants of the competition competed in the following nominations: “New Exposition”, “Exhibition of the Year”, “Museum for All”, “Corporate Social Responsibility”, “Development of Territories”, “Best Educational Projects of a Corporate Museum”, “Discovery of the Year”, “Best Industrial Route of a Museum”, “Best Museum Event”.

    The Polytechnic History Museum was nominated as the “Best Educational Project”. This is a joint project of museum laboratories, implemented with the support of the St. Petersburg Initiatives Fund. As a result, the Polytechnicians received a third-degree diploma.

    The laboratories, designed for students of both the humanities and technical specialties, made it possible to create popular content on the topic of the national history of science and technology using modern digital tools. This project united art, science, education and cultural heritage. It received well-deserved attention both among colleagues and in the expert community.

    It was nice to be at such a large-scale event, where museums of large enterprises not only from Russia but also from other countries present their projects. This is an invaluable experience that allows us to exchange knowledge, share our developments and learn more about the achievements of our colleagues, – shared her impressions the deputy director of the SPbPU History Museum Tatyana Novitskaya.

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    https://vvv.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/achivments/museum-of-history-politekna-became-a-diploma-recipient-of-the-prestigious-national-award/

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: “Time of Science” at the “Knowledge Day” of the Rosatom Corporation

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University – Peter the Great St Petersburg Polytechnic University –

    The regional part of the career guidance event “Knowledge Day” of the Fuel Division of the Rosatom State Corporation was held at the Advanced Engineering School of Peter the Great St. Petersburg Polytechnic University “Digital Engineering” (AES SPbPU).

    The main goal of the event is to develop and strengthen the human resources potential of the nuclear industry, provide regional enterprises with the necessary personnel and timely career guidance work with young people to prepare a new generation of nuclear workers as part of the implementation of the Rosatom-2030 strategy. More than 700 representatives of enterprises of the Fuel Division of the Rosatom State Corporation, educational organizations, students and schoolchildren from Moscow, St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk, Kaliningrad, Elektrostal, Glazov, Seversk, Zelenogorsk, Vladimir, Novouralsk, Angarsk and other cities took part in the large-scale Knowledge Day in person and remotely.

    The Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” and Centrotech-Engineering LLC acted as co-organizers of the regional stage of the event in St. Petersburg. Let us recall that Rosatom, consisting of seven divisions, including the Fuel Division, actively supported the program of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” with letters of guarantee for co-financing for the development of joint scientific and technological project activities and the development of common educational programs, as well as the expansion of educational infrastructure.

    Thus, in the SPbPU PISh “Digital Engineering” training of master’s students is conducted according to the educational program “System digital engineering in nuclear engineering” (direction “Applied Mechanics”), developed jointly with OOO “Tsentrotekh-Engineering” (part of the management circuit of the Fuel Company of JSC “TVEL” of “Rosatom”). Also for the organization of effective training of “engineers of the future” in the interests of the nuclear industry PISh SPbPU and the Fuel Division of “Rosatom” opened joint Scientific and Technological Educational Space “TVEL – SPbPU” in 2023.

    The program of the “Day of Knowledge” included a presentation by the management of the Fuel Division of Rosatom, representatives of schools, colleges and universities to exchange experiences and combine best practices in attracting young people to choose engineering professions in the nuclear industry and developing the potential of young engineering personnel, as well as an exciting game “Time of Science” for students and schoolchildren.

    Natalia Sobakinskaya, Vice President for Human Resources Management at TVEL Fuel Company of Rosatom State Corporation, greeted the participants of the Knowledge Day and spoke about their professional path in the nuclear industry. She noted a wide range of Rosatom events and initiatives aimed at developing a personnel reserve, including expanding the network of specialized schools and colleges, creating thematic communities for young people and their parents, where they can learn more about growth opportunities in the corporation in four vectors: Science, Technology, Production, Projects.

    One of our tasks is to create new science-intensive technologies that no one in the world will be able to repeat. This is exactly what Rosatom’s competitive advantage is based on. Therefore, everyone who works in our science is the creator of the future, namely new materials, designs, products that the world has never seen before. Technologists at our enterprises are actively involved in digitalization. This role combines the knowledge of an engineer, technologist and programmer. Thus, several areas of development are opening up for young specialists at once, – concluded Natalia Sobakinskaya.

    On behalf of the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, Deputy Director of the Department of State Policy in the Sphere of Secondary Vocational Education and Training Marina Safronova spoke, highlighting the training of qualified personnel in the SPO system in the context of technological leadership and national sovereignty.

    It is necessary to think about choosing a future profession already at school. Within the framework of the federal project “Professionality”, which has been successfully implemented for three years, we tried to form a student’s career map so that each young person has a clear understanding of the goals he wants to achieve, as well as the necessary steps and knowledge on the way to them. Consistency in choosing a career path is the value that is in the focus of the development of the entire system of secondary vocational education, – explained Marina Innokentyevna.

    Deputy General Director for Digital Engineering of Centrotech-Engineering LLC Viktor Duranichev shared his experience of cooperation with PISh SPbPU.

    We are working on solving urgent frontier tasks of the nuclear industry, which require multidisciplinary knowledge from us. In this regard, the established partnership with the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” helps us a lot. Even during their studies, master’s students of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU have the opportunity to join those science-intensive projects that we conduct jointly with the Advanced Engineering School of the Polytechnic University, and continue working on them after graduation, but already in the team of OOO “Centrotech-Engineering”. We already have examples when a graduate of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU heads his own project in our company, which, without exaggeration, is aimed at the technological leadership of the country at the present time. I thank the team of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” and invite all the guys to join our innovative projects in due time, – said Viktor Duranichev.

    Deputy Head of the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” Oleg Rozhdestvensky spoke about admission to the school’s master’s program, cooperation with industrial partners and invited everyone to attend career days at the Polytechnic University.

    When admitting to the Master’s program, we start from the fact that we are looking not just for students, but for potential colleagues — highly qualified engineers who will ensure the development of industries, take part in the digital transformation of production and conduct breakthrough research in the next five years. During the admission campaign to the Master’s program, we focus on assessing the portfolio, which reflects not only the student’s formalized knowledge, but also applied research, during which he gained real experience in project activities, calculations and modeling. After admission to the SPbPU PISh, we actively develop these skills and competencies of the student together with industrial partners as part of common project activities. Most often, our graduates continue this truly complex and important research, but already full-time in the partner’s company, — Oleg Igorevich summed up.

    The participants of the educational game “Time of Science” from Polytechnic University were 3rd-5th year students of the Physics and Mechanics Institute, the Institute of Power Engineering of SPbPU and the Advanced Engineering School of SPbPU “Digital Engineering” in four mixed teams. The game process was divided into three rounds with ten tasks in each. The guys demonstrated their knowledge and erudition, logic and attentiveness, answered questions on physics, chemistry, mathematics, geometry. Read more about this here.

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    https://vvv.spbstu.ru/media/nevs/partnership/time-of-science-at-the-day-of-knowledge-of-rosatom-corporation/

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Open letter to unregulated legal services providers

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government Non-Ministerial Departments

    The CMA has published an open letter to unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services outlining their consumer law obligations.

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    This letter reminds unregulated businesses offering will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services of their existing obligations under UK consumer law, and points readers to compliance guidance published by the CMA.  

    Businesses who provide these services should read this letter together with the final guidance.

    Read more on our  unregulated legal services case page.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: CMA cautions will writing and legal service providers as new guidance launched

    Source: United Kingdom – Government Statements

    CMA issues letters to businesses alongside new guidance following an investigation into unregulated providers of will writing, online divorce and pre-paid probate services.

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    The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) is taking action to protect the growing number of UK consumers who are opting for alternatives to high street solicitors when making a will or getting divorced. Businesses which provide these unregulated legal services are a growing part of the legal sector and it is crucial they understand and comply with their consumer protection obligations. People buying these services need to be sure they are getting a fair deal. 

    The CMA has written to seven providers of unregulated legal services cautioning them against using particularly concerning practices such as aggressive upselling, the refusal of refunds and failing to respond to complaints. 

    Those who receive a letter should acknowledge it and act on any recommendations to review and revise their contract terms and practices. With the CMA set to receive stronger enforcement powers from next spring, if concerns are not addressed, the businesses could face a formal investigation. 

    As these types of services are not purchased very often, the CMA is concerned that consumers may not have a clear idea of what they may be expected to pay or the different options available to them. So, to help boost compliance levels across unregulated legal services, the CMA is also issuing new tailored guidance for businesses in the sector. This follows a consultation which received widespread support from consumer bodies, trade associations and the firms offering these services.  

    To complement the guidance for businesses, the CMA has published consumer guides for people making a will or going through a divorce. The significant consumer risks associated with pre-paid probate services are also highlighted. 

    Hayley Fletcher, CMA’s Interim Senior Director for Consumer Protection, said:

    Alternatives to conventional high street law firms can offer convenient services for people – and when day-to-day budgets are already under pressure, they can be a more cost-effective option.  

    Those offering these types of legal services often meet their customers at some of the most challenging times in life, so it’s particularly important that a difficult time is not made harder by misleading or unfair practices.   

    Our new guides will help empower consumers to ask businesses the right questions before they buy and give businesses an opportunity to get their house in order. 

    To ensure they comply with the law, we expect businesses in the sector to read the new guidance and make the necessary changes to their terms and practices. Those who don’t could face enforcement action.

    The new guidance explains how businesses can ensure they: 

    • draft fair terms and conditions and provide consumers with the information they need to make informed decisions 

    • provide services with reasonable care and skill 

    • use sales practices that are not misleading or aggressive 

    To raise business awareness of the CMA’s new guidance, an open letter has been sent to providers and published online. The CMA will continue to monitor the sector and expects to conduct a formal compliance review in due course. 

    Guides for consumers 

    The CMA’s new guides for consumers outline the options available when choosing a will writer or a divorce service provider, including the key things people need to keep in mind when buying these services and the potential sources of help if things go wrong after purchase.  

    Consumers are cautioned to think carefully before buying pre-paid probate plans as they come with significant consumer protection risks, including that the company could cease trading before the consumer’s death. A consumer warning on pre-paid probate services is already available via the Financial Conduct Authority and sets out the key issues for consumers to be aware of in relation to these services. 

    More information can be found on the unregulated legal services case page.  

    Notes to editors:  

    1. The CMA’s work in this area relates to consumer protection law, which applies across the UK. The separate laws relating specifically to wills, probate and divorce and the provision of legal advice in those areas differ across the nations of the UK: 

      • In England and Wales, only certain legal services (‘reserved legal activities’) are restricted to regulated legal services professionals (such as solicitors or chartered legal executives). Reserved legal activity is a defined term in the Legal Services Act 2007. 

      • In Scotland, certain legal services are restricted to professionals authorised to conduct those services based on the qualification they hold (such as solicitors, advocates and certain other professionals including commercial attorneys, notaries public and conveyancing practitioners). They are subject to statutory regulation: see Section 32 of the Solicitors (Scotland) Act 1980. Note that the Regulation of Legal Services (Scotland) Bill is currently before the Scottish Parliament, which if enacted will affect the regulation of legal professionals in Scotland. 

      • Similarly, in Northern Ireland, certain legal services are restricted to qualified persons such as solicitors: see Article 23 of the Solicitors (Northern Ireland) Order 1976.  

    2. The focus of the new guidance is unregulated providers, where the additional requirements of professional regulation do not apply. However, regulated providers must also meet their legal obligations including compliance with consumer law.  

    3. The CMA has a range of enforcement powers under consumer protection law, and these are shared with other bodies, such as local Trading Standards Services.  

    4. This consumer enforcement investigation was initiated by the CMA in July 2023 to protect consumers following complaints about unregulated providers offering will writing, online divorce, and pre-paid probate services. Since then, the Digital Markets, Competition and Consumer Act 2024 has received royal assent. When relevant provisions come into force, the CMA itself will be empowered to determine whether consumer law has been breached and will have the ability to impose fines and order firms to pay compensation to affected consumers.  

    5. The providers of unregulated legal services that have received one of the seven advisory letters from the CMA will not be named. 

    6. For media enquiries, contact the CMA press office on 020 3738 6460 or press@cma.gov.uk  

    7. All enquiries from the public should be directed to the CMA’s General Enquiries team on general.enquiries@cma.gov.uk or by phone on 020 3738 6000.

    Updates to this page

    Published 9 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI Video: UK Prime Minister’s Questions (PMQs) – 9 October 2024

    Source: United Kingdom UK Parliament (video statements)

    Watch PMQs with British Sign Language (BSL) – https://www.youtube.com/live/Iomhval_0IA

    Prime Minister’s Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer MP, or a nominated minister.

    In most cases, the session starts with a routine ‘open question’ from an MP about the Prime Minister’s engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.

    The Leader of the Opposition, Rishi Sunak MP, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two. If another minister takes the place of the Prime Minister, opposition parties will usually nominate a shadow minister to ask the questions.

    Want to find out more about what’s happening in the House of Commons this week? Follow the House of Commons on:

    Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/HouseofCommons
    Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ukhouseofcommons
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  • MIL-OSI Russia: An exhibition dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Doctor of Philological Sciences, Professor Maya Ivanovna Cheremisina has opened at NSU

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Novosibirsk State University – Novosibirsk State University –

    The hall in front of auditorium 2322 of the NSU Academic Building No. 1 (Pirogov, 1) was filled to capacity with students, teachers, guests and participants conference “Languages of the peoples of Siberia and adjacent regions”, which began work today. They all came to the opening of the exhibition about the life and work of the outstanding linguist, doctor of philological sciences, professor Maya Ivanovna Cheremisina.

    Maya Ivanovna’s career spans several decades and many aspects of scientific activity. From 1950 to 1951, she began her teaching career at Tomsk State Pedagogical University, and then continued it at Tula Pedagogical Institute until 1965. Since 1965, she became a professor in the Department of General Linguistics at Novosibirsk State University, where she made a significant contribution to the development of linguistic science. One of her achievements was the founding of the Department of Languages and Folklore of the Peoples of Siberia, which contributed to the study and preservation of the unique linguistic traditions of the region.

    — Maya Ivanovna has done a lot for NSU, for the Humanities Institute, for training personnel, for the indigenous peoples of Siberia. Today I congratulate you all on the opening of the conference and the opening of such a wonderful exhibition, I wish you successful work and productive exchange of knowledge. It seems to me that such an open format of the exhibition will be very useful and interesting for our students, for teachers. This is a great era in the life of the Humanities Institute and our university, — the rector of NSU, academician of the Russian Academy of Sciences Mikhail Petrovich Fedoruk opened the exhibition.

    Maya Ivanovna was actively involved in training personnel, and many dissertations were defended under her supervision, including about half of the PhD theses of native speakers of Siberian languages. Her scientific research covers such areas as vocabulary, syntax, and typology of languages. She developed a theory of syntax for various language systems, which became an important contribution to linguistics.

    For her achievements, Maya Ivanovna has been awarded numerous prizes, including honorary diplomas from the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the Ministry of Education of the Russian Federation, as well as medals for her contribution to friendship between the USSR and China. Her work has been recognized with the titles of “Honored Scientist of the Russian Federation” and other republics, which underlines her importance in the scientific community. Maya Ivanovna has left a bright mark in the field of linguistics and continues to inspire new researchers to study languages and cultures.

    — This is our second exhibition. We held the first one 5 years ago at the same time in the Exhibition Center of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences. It was called “The Karpov Sisters: Maya Cheremisina and Tatyana Zaslavskaya” because two conferences dedicated to the memory of each of them were held at the same time. This time the occasion is even more significant — a centenary! We started preparing for the exhibition in the spring, and in the last two months we have been working on the final touches. The institutes of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences have provided us with great support, for which we are very grateful, — said one of the organizers of the exhibition, leading translator at the Institute of Theoretical and Applied Mechanics of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences and the eldest granddaughter of the Cheremisin family, Ekaterina Vladimirovna Shiplyuk.

    According to her, people are interested in history and stories, first of all, stories of people, when there is something to cling to and compare with it something more personal.

    — The purpose of the exhibition is to show a living person, not a textbook in which complex ideas are expressed and discussed. A living woman with women’s problems, warm family stories, with her experiences, worries, fears went and did. Work, labor — this is what Maya Ivanovna always had. She looked for salvation from worries in her work, she also looked for and received inspiration there and, as paradoxical as it may sound, she relaxed in her work. Any work, respect for any work, I saw it and still remember it, — Ekaterina Vladimirovna emphasized.

    From October 8 to 12 Humanitarian Institute of NSU jointly with the Institute of Philology of the Siberian Branch of the Russian Academy of Sciences All-Russian scientific conference with international participation “Languages of the peoples of Siberia and adjacent regions“, dedicated to the 100th anniversary of the birth of Maya Ivanovna Cheremisina.

    In October, students and university staff will be able to visit an exhibition dedicated to the life and work of Maya Ivanovna. Information stands and exhibits are located in the light window opposite auditorium 2322 (NSU academic building, ul. Pirogova, 1).

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    http://vvv.nsu.ru/n/media/nevs/science/an-exhibition-dedicated-to-the-100th-anniversary-of-the-birth-of-the-doctor-of-philological-sciences/

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Netball’s triumphant return to Liverpool set for 2025!

    Source: City of Liverpool

    Netball will make a triumphant return to Liverpool in May next year when M&S Bank Arena team up with Manchester Thunder to host a highly anticipated Netball Super League (NSL) match, reaffirming the city’s status as a destination for top-tier sporting events.

    The event will see some of the UK’s finest netball talent compete against each other in front of passionate netball fans. Fixtures, announced today, reveal Manchester Thunder will meet Birmingham Panthers in Liverpool.  The return to the city is particularly exciting for local supporters, as it was the host city for the unforgettable 2019 Vitality Netball World Cup, where fans packed the stands to create an electric atmosphere.

    M&S Bank Arena, one of the UK’s leading sports and entertainment venues, is thrilled to welcome Manchester Thunder for what promises to be an exhilarating match. The venue’s state-of-the-art facilities and commitment to creating memorable fan experiences ensure it will be a spectacular showcase for netball fans across the Liverpool city region.

    Ben Williams, Commercial & Business Development Manager for M&S Bank Arena said, “We are delighted to be welcoming netball back to the city. Liverpool has a rich sporting history, and local fans always create a special atmosphere. We are proud to host this prestigious event and can’t wait to see the arena buzzing with excitement as the players take to the court.”

    Karen Greig, Head Coach and Franchise Director for Manchester Thunder said, “We are delighted to be bringing a game to Liverpool and the M&S Bank Arena. We recognise as a North West based franchise that we have a responsibility to develop both local and elite netball across our region. It’s important for us to engage with netballers in the whole of the North West to get more people watching netball and coming to Liverpool is an exciting move for us. We will be working closely with Liverpool and its surrounding areas to engage not only young aspiring netballers but reaching out to netballers across the city. We are excited to see this new partnership drive forward and help develop partnerships and netball.”

    Manchester Thunder, four-time Netball Super League champions, are playing in Liverpool for the first time in their history. The sport’s return to Liverpool in 2025 comes at a time when netball continues to grow in popularity across the UK, inspiring a new generation of players and fans alike. With a strong history of hosting international sporting events, Liverpool is ready to bring netball to new heights and once again show why it’s the premiere destination for top-tier sporting events.

    Event Details:

    • Location: M&S Bank Arena, Liverpool
    • Date: 18 May 2025
    • Tickets: On sale from 12th October 2024

    For more information, please visit mandsbankarena.com or follow us on social media for the latest updates.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Successful adult learners celebrated at annual awards ceremony 9 October 2024 Successful adult learners celebrated at annual awards ceremony

    Source: Aisle of Wight

    Successful adult learners who completed courses with the Isle of Wight Council were celebrated at an awards event last week.

    The Adult Community Learning Service handed out 11 awards, recognising the achievements of individuals across a range of subjects.

    Rob Brindley, service manager for the Adult Community Learning Service, said: “I was humbled to hear the learners’ individual stories and share the journeys they have taken to achieve their learning goals.

    “I know these achievements will impact their lives and their families, whether it is for volunteering, employment, college or university, or well-being and enjoyment.

    “Congratulations to all the winners who should be proud of their awards; I know your achievements will inspire others to give learning a try.

    “I would like to thank all the friends and families who have provided support, and the tutors and partner organisations who worked to help learners to reach their full potential.”

    A special award, the Laura Groves Award for Community and Family Involvement, was presented in memory of former Downside Middle School teacher Laura Groves.

    Wootton Primary School’s Jade Harrison won this accolade for going above and beyond in her role in supporting children in the classroom and at home, ensuring families know how to access support, and bringing together a group of young carers to share their feelings and experiences.

    Find out more about Adult Community Learning opportunities on the Isle of Wight. You can also email acl@iow.gov.uk

    Other winners included:

    Learning through Functional Skills Award — Anna Gudgin.

    Anna struggled academically and did not sit her exams at school, however, she found Adult Community Learning classes perfect for her.

    Classes were a friendly size with a good mix of people and cater for all styles of learning and individual needs.

    A highly commended award in this category was awarded to Heather Venables-Smith.

    Learning Through Technology Award — Jo Hofmann.

    Jo has successfully completed the essential digital skills for work qualification, presentation and word courses. Jo’s confidence and abilities have grown immensely since she started attending courses with our service, which has had a positive impact on her life and resulted in her gaining employment.

    Highly commended was presented to Catrina Millington.

    Learning for Work Award — Natalie Thomas.

    Natalie had started a degree level apprenticeship but found the maths quite challenging. She says the community style of teaching is incredibly powerful, with peer support around you and teachers that change their approach to suit your learning style.

    A highly commended award in this category went to Martha Erasmus.

    Learning for Personal Achievement Highly Commended Award — Alison McCarthy.

    Alison completed courses in spreadsheets and presentations. With the welcoming and calm support of her tutor John, Alison overcome her anxieties and gained confidence in all aspects of computing.

    Learning Within the Family Award — Laura Williams.

    Laura is a young foster carer and felt she did not know much about parenting, but wanted to do the best she could for her brother. She soon become an active member of the ‘families living and learning together’ group, asking questions and gaining in confidence. Laura says the course was a wonderful way to bond and it was a joy to see her brother respond to the activities in the classroom and put them into action at home.

    Staff Award — Norman Spence.

    Norman volunteers to support functional skills classes in Ryde and Sandown. After a career that has involved maths in one form or another, Norman was keen to use his skills in a voluntary capacity.

    Norman has learned a lot about the learning support role and values seeing the ‘lightbulb’ moment when adults learn new skills and grow in confidence.

    Picture shows: Laura Groves Award winner, Jade Harrison, from Wootton Primary School, with headteacher Jane Wilford presented by Steve Groves and Peter Groves.

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Witness account secures another fly-tip prosecution for Winchester City Council

    Source: City of Winchester

    A Hampshire man has been ordered to pay over £4,000 following a witness account of him committing a fly-tipping offence. 

    The fly-tipped waste in Boarhunt 

    Timothy James O’Keefe, aged 58 years-old and a resident of Arundel Street, Portsmouth, was found guilty by a jury following a trial at Portsmouth Crown Court on 3 October 2024.

    Evidence was supplied by a passing motorist who saw Mr O’Keefe in Ashley Down Lane, Boarhunt on 28 September 2022 with distinctive bags at his car, bags which were subsequently found dumped in undergrowth a few yards away.

    The case was prosecuted by Winchester City Council and Mr O’Keefe was found guilty of depositing controlled waste without an environmental permit.

    The judge sentenced Mr O’Keefe to a fine of £1,000 and ordered him to pay prosecution costs of £3,000, a compensation order for clearance costs of £67.64 and a victim surcharge of £400, making a total of £4,467.64. He has also received a criminal record.

    Winchester City Council’s Deputy Leader and Cabinet Member for Finance and Performance Cllr Neil Cutler said: “We are very grateful to the witness for reporting this crime – we rely on reports from the public to prosecute so I’d encourage anyone who witnesses or captures footage of someone dumping waste illegally in our district to report it, just as this motorist has done.

    “This successful prosecution just goes to show how important eyewitnesses are in our mission to clamp down on fly-tipping and sends the clear message that we will not tolerate this type of environmental crime in our district.”   

    Reports of fly-tipping can be made on the council’s website at http://www.winchester.gov.uk/report, via the Your Winchester app or by calling 0300 300 0013. 

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: Improved support for crime victims

    Source: Scottish Government

    New Victim Contact Team to be set up.

    Victims of crime will receive improved support, advice and information as part of planned reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme (VNS).

    Under proposed changes to the scheme – which entitles victims or close relatives of victims to certain information about the person responsible for the crime – a new Victim Contact Team will be set up to give personalised support to victims, based on their individual needs.

    Victims will automatically be referred to the team for a trauma-informed discussion about their options for registering for the VNS and for an explanation of their rights. The amount of information available to victims about the offender(s), which includes information about their release, will also be expanded.

    The Scottish Government will introduce the reforms as part of its response to recommendations in the Independent Review of the Victim Notification Scheme, which heard directly from victims about their experiences of the justice system and the VNS. Recent experiences with how the VNS operated in relation to measures to manage the prison population have also informed the response to the Review.

    The Scottish Government has agreed the majority of the Review’s recommendations, including the central proposal of creating a Victim Contact Team, with plans developed following discussions with justice and victim support organisations. Legislation to underpin the creation of the Contact Team will be progressed through the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill, which is continuing its passage through Parliament.

    Victims Minister Siobhian Brown said:

    “These reforms will put the needs of victims firmly at the heart of the Notification Scheme. By increasing the information available to victims, improving communication across justice agencies and making the system more accountable, we can ensure the scheme continues to be as effective and trusted as possible.

    “We have already begun work to implement the Independent Review’s recommendations, including to create a Victim Contact Team to provide personalised support for victims. Each victim has different needs that deserve to be handled sensitively and victims will automatically be referred to the team, who will explain their rights and provide support.

    “This is a priority for the Scottish Government and we will use the Victims, Witnesses and Justice Reform (Scotland) Bill already progressing through Parliament to ensure the reforms are taken forward at pace.

    “I am grateful to all those who shared their experiences during the Independent Review, particularly victims and their families. We will continue to listen to their voices as we continue strengthening support for them and progress these latest reforms to the Victim Notification Scheme.”

    VNS Independent Review Chair Alastair MacDonald and Vice Chair Fiona Young said:

    “The agreement to establish a Victim Contact Team to help victims understand what information they may receive and to get that information in a way that helps them is welcome. It is hoped that implementation of other recommendations will also be prioritised.”

    Ann Fehilly, of domestic abuse court advocacy service ASSIST, said:

    “ASSIST has long advocated for the Victim Notification Scheme to be victim-centred, trauma-informed and responsive to the needs of victims.

    “We welcome the Scottish Government’s acceptance of almost all of the Review recommendations and look forward to working collaboratively with them to put into effect the plan. We are pleased that choice for victims is at the heart of the process, alongside a commitment to work with organisations which support victims to access the right information timeously. It is crucial that victims of domestic abuse are kept informed to ensure they are safe from further harm.”

    Background

    Scottish Government response to the Independent Review of the Victim Notification Scheme

    Victim Notification Scheme: Independent Review

    The Independent Review made recommendations in relation to the three victim notification/information schemes. In the Independent Review and the Scottish Government response, the term VNS refers to all three schemes, unless otherwise specified.

    Victim notification/information schemes:

    • the VNS provides victims of offenders sentenced to more than 18 months’ imprisonment with the right to certain information (such as when an offender is released) and in some cases with the right to make representations when a decision is being made to release an offender on licence
    • the Compulsion Order and Restriction Order VNS provides victims of offenders subject to a Compulsion Order and Restriction Order with similar rights to information, and to making representations
    • the Victim Information Scheme is available for victims of offenders who are sentenced to less than 18 months’ imprisonment.

    The planned reforms will be implemented in partnership with victim support organisations and justice agencies. The Scottish Government will produce an annual report to review progress of the key VNS reforms.

    Victim Notification Scheme: guidance for victims of crime

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement for UPR Adoption on Afghanistan

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    UK Statement for Universal Periodic Review Adoption on Afghanistan. Delivered at the 57th HRC in Geneva.

    Thank you, Madame Vice-President.

    We welcome the outcome of this review, which reflects the appalling human rights situation in Afghanistan.

    We are pleased that many of the recommendations were accepted, including the UK’s recommendation to lift the draconian restrictions on education and employment for women and girls.

    But sadly, Kabul has apparently taken no note.

    Instead, the Taliban’s so-called “vice and virtue” laws have dealt yet another severe blow to women’s rights in Afghanistan. Now the sound of a woman’s voice is deemed a moral violation, their faces are banned in public, and they are forbidden to look at men to whom they are not related. As our Foreign Secretary has said, these laws mark another tragic setback for the country.

    The UK condemns the recent attacks on the majority Shia Hazara community, which are utterly appalling. We echo the Special Rapporteur’s call for the protection of minority communities in Afghanistan.

    The UK will continue to shed light on human rights abuses in Afghanistan, especially against women and girls. The despicable decrees targeting their most basic rights must be overturned.

    Thank you.

    Updates to this page

    Published 9 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI Europe: EU introduces new sanctions regime against Russian hybrid activity

    Source: Government of Sweden

    EU introduces new sanctions regime against Russian hybrid activity – Government.se

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    The EU decided on 8 October to introduce a new sanctions regime in response to Russia’s destabilising activities. The sanctions aim to counter Russia’s hybrid activity against the EU, its Member States and international partners.

    “Sweden has been a driving force in establishing a new sanctions regime in connection with Russia’s destabilising activities. This is a concrete step the EU is now taking in response to Russian hybrid activity. This means establishing a sanctions regime directed at those who are responsible for, support or benefit from Russian’s hybrid activity in the EU and globally,” says Minister for Foreign Affairs Maria Malmer Stenergard.

    Russian hybrid activity has intensified and is high on the agenda for the EU, as it is for NATO. Within the framework of the EU Strategic Compass for Security and Defence, tools have been developed to detect and respond to various hybrid threats. These threats include sabotage, disruptive actions, foreign information manipulation, disinformation, malicious cyberactivity and the instrumentalisation of migration. Tools to counter these threats are being developed continuously, with the aim of making the most of all available instruments to strengthen EU resilience and prevent, deter and respond to Russia’s hybrid activity. The restrictive measures now being adopted are part of these efforts. 

    New EU sanctions regime against Russia’s destabilising activity

    In response to Russia’s intensified hybrid activities, the EU is introducing a new sanctions regime. The sanctions regime was adopted in light of the European Council’s conclusions of 27 June, which condemned all types of Russian hybrid activity.
    The new restrictive measures are aimed at natural or legal persons, entities or bodies that are responsible for carrying out or supporting policies or actions by the Russian Government that undermine or threaten:

    – the EU’s fundamental values and its security, independence and integrity;
    – the Member States’ and international organisations’ or third countries’ stability, security or independence; or
    – the sovereignty of Member States and third countries.

    These restrictive measures are targeted and include the freezing of assets and prohibition to make funds available, including travel bans for individuals entering or through the European Union’s territory.

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  • MIL-OSI Global: Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study

    Source: The Conversation – Africa – By Olivier Sterck, Senior Research Officer, University of Oxford

    By the end of 2023, more than 100 million people globally had been forced to flee their homes due to war, violence, fear of persecution, and human rights violations.

    The majority are hosted in low- and middle-income countries, where many live in overcrowded camps or urban settlements, with limited access to food, employment and essential services. Many endure traumatic experiences not only before their displacement but also during and after it. They face armed conflict, marginalisation and poverty at every stage of their journey.

    These experiences may increase the likelihood of developing mental health disorders, which can persist years after displacement. This makes it harder for refugees to earn a living and integrate into society.

    As World Health Organization (WHO) director-general Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said at the 2019 Global Refugee Forum:

    It’s a hidden epidemic and a silent killer. News reports show us the devastation of war. They show us refugees on the move, refugees in cities and refugees in large camps. But they don’t show us inside the minds of the people and how it affects their lives … Wounds heal. Homes are rebuilt. News cycles move on. But the psychosocial scars often go unnoticed and untreated for years.

    Despite this recognition, there are gaps in what’s known about the mental health of refugees.

    Most studies focus on refugees hosted in high-income countries, even though 75% of refugees live in low- and middle-income countries.

    We conducted a multi-country survey of 16,000 refugees and host community members in cities and camps across Kenya, Uganda and Ethiopia. At the time of our research (between 2016 and 2018), these three countries hosted around 40% of Africa’s refugees – about 1.8 million people. The survey included Congolese and Somali refugees across most sites, as well as South Sudanese refugees in the Kenyan camps.

    Our study found that refugees in east Africa experienced higher rates of depression (31%) and functional impairment (62%) compared to the host population (10% and 25%, respectively).

    Prevalence was even higher among those exposed to violence and extended periods of displacement. They also faced greater economic hardship, such as higher unemployment, lower wages and poor diets.

    Our findings highlight the profound impact of mental health on refugees’ ability to rebuild their lives. It highlights the urgent need for targeted screening and evidence-based treatments to prevent a vicious cycle of mental disorders, economic hardship and poor social integration.

    What we studied

    Our study had three main goals.

    First, we wanted to see how common depression was among different refugee groups and how it compared to the local host communities. We measured depressive symptoms using a questionnaire that could evaluate moderate to severe depression. We also measured how well people were able to carry out daily activities, such as moving around, completing tasks and participating in community life – abilities that are often affected by depression.

    Second, we wanted to understand how past experiences of violence – before refugees fled their home countries – affected their mental health. This used event data which tracked violent events in refugees’ home districts during the three years before they fled and a subjective, self-reported measure of violence experiences. This allowed us to study the correlation between exposure to violence and depressive symptoms.

    And third, we explored the hidden toll depression takes across different life domains, including employment, health and overall well-being.

    High levels of depression

    The study found that 31% of refugees were depressed, compared to 10% of people in nearby host communities.

    A staggering 62% of refugees reported difficulties in functioning, compared to 25% of host community members. For example, many refugees reported moderate to severe difficulties in walking (35%), doing household chores (31%), concentrating (22%), or joining community activities (24%).

    Women, older refugees, and those who had been in exile longer were particularly vulnerable to worse mental health.

    More than half of the refugees in the survey reported experiencing or witnessing violence, either in their home countries or while fleeing. Refugees who experienced violence were about 17 percentage points more likely to experience depression, and 18 percentage points more likely to report functional impairment.

    We also found a “dose-response” relationship between violence and depression. This means the more severe the violence refugees experienced, the worse their mental health became over time.

    The impact of violence and depression extended far beyond mental health. Refugees with higher levels of depression and those exposed to violence also faced significant economic challenges. They were more likely to be unemployed, earn lower wages, have poorer diets, and report lower life satisfaction.

    This shows that depression directly affects individuals by limiting their ability to function. It also indirectly hinders their chances of rebuilding a stable, fulfilling life.

    Mental health interventions

    Our results highlight that refugees – particularly those exposed to violence and prolonged exile – are disproportionately affected by depression. It’s harder for them to achieve economic stability and integrate into their host communities.

    We also found that mental health issues get worse the longer refugees remain in exile, underscoring the need for early screening for mental illness.

    Based on our findings, we hypothesise that effective treatment of depression could potentially create a virtuous cycle, improving both refugees’ mental health and other broader economic outcomes. This makes a strong case for investing in refugees’ mental health in low- and middle-income countries.

    Olivier Sterck receives funding from the IKEA Foundation.

    Julia R Pozuelo receives funding from the National Institute of Mental Health.

    Maria Flinder Stierna receives funding from the Norwegian Research Council.

    Raphael Bradenbrink received funding from the Heinrich Böll Foundation.

    – ref. Refugees in east Africa suffer from high levels of depression, making it harder to rebuild lives – new study – https://theconversation.com/refugees-in-east-africa-suffer-from-high-levels-of-depression-making-it-harder-to-rebuild-lives-new-study-240815

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: AIS and Huawei Launch RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program to Expedite AN L4 Evolution

    Source: Huawei

    Headline: AIS and Huawei Launch RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program to Expedite AN L4 Evolution

    [Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2024] AIS Thailand and Huawei have jointly launched the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program, a collaborative initiative aimed at driving wireless intelligence innovation and building robust, high-quality intelligent wireless networks.
    AIS is dedicated to realizing its strategic goal of Autonomous Networks (AN) L4 by 2025. In collaboration with Huawei, AIS has made substantial progress in wireless intelligence over the past two years, successfully developing applications like base station outage detection and compensation, and intelligent traffic burst optimization. These innovations have boosted network traffic and operational efficiency while significantly improving user experience and satisfaction. As a result, AIS has achieved its strategic goal of AN L3 in critical wireless scenarios.
    The RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program unites Huawei, telecom operators, and industry partners to develop innovative intelligent wireless network applications and business models through state-of-the-art intelligence technologies like foundation models and digital twins. The goal is to uncover new business opportunities and economic value in the wireless sector. As a vital partner, AIS is considered an important partner of this program, marking a significant step towards achieving the strategic vision of a Level 4 Autonomous Network, where the system can manage the network almost 100% on its own.
    AIS and Huawei have announced their intention to collaborate on three key subjects.
    First, they will work together on how to leverage decision-making intelligence technologies to deliver a reliable and unique experience for 5G and future 5G-A users.
    Second, how to apply digital twin technology to improve the ability of making decisions with multiple objectives in mind for intelligent energy saving features, achieving optimal energy saving while ensuring more performance counters.
    Third, how to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies to acquire network operation and maintenance expertise, diagnose issues, and offer expert advice for resolution and forecasting.
    Kitti Ngarmchatetanarom, Chief Technology Officer AIS said: “Through our partnership with Huawei, we have achieved significant advancements in the AN field over the past few years. By fully embracing the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program, we have poised to further enhance our network operations, provide a tailored and exceptional user experience for each individual, accelerate our transition to AN L4, and evolve from a conventional communications service provider to a pioneering force in cognitive technology.”
    Calvin Zhao, President of Huawei Wireless Network MAE Product Line, stated: “Huawei has always been committed to working closely with operators and industry partners to improve network productivity and unlock new business prospects and value for the industry. Through the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program, Huawei will team up with AIS to pioneer innovations in foundation models and digital twin technologies. Huawei will also support AIS in setting a new standard for AN L4 in 5G network deployment, driving the wireless intelligence revolution together.”
    The RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program has gained significant recognition from operators since its launch at MWC Shanghai in June 2024. With continued operator and industry partner involvement, this program will propel intelligent innovation in the industry, offering a robust technical framework and real-world case studies to accelerate the wireless AN sector’s progress toward L4 capabilities. This initiative will support the global development of intelligent wireless networks.
    AIS Thailand and Huawei have jointly launched the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program

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  • MIL-OSI Economics: AIS and Huawei Launch RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program to Expedite AN L4 Evolution Oct 09, 2024

    Source: Huawei

    Headline: AIS and Huawei Launch RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program to Expedite AN L4 Evolution
    Oct 09, 2024

    [Bangkok, Thailand, October 9, 2024] AIS Thailand and Huawei have jointly launched the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program, a collaborative initiative aimed at driving wireless intelligence innovation and building robust, high-quality intelligent wireless networks.
    AIS is dedicated to realizing its strategic goal of Autonomous Networks (AN) L4 by 2025. In collaboration with Huawei, AIS has made substantial progress in wireless intelligence over the past two years, successfully developing applications like base station outage detection and compensation, and intelligent traffic burst optimization. These innovations have boosted network traffic and operational efficiency while significantly improving user experience and satisfaction. As a result, AIS has achieved its strategic goal of AN L3 in critical wireless scenarios.
    The RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program unites Huawei, telecom operators, and industry partners to develop innovative intelligent wireless network applications and business models through state-of-the-art intelligence technologies like foundation models and digital twins. The goal is to uncover new business opportunities and economic value in the wireless sector. As a vital partner, AIS is considered an important partner of this program, marking a significant step towards achieving the strategic vision of a Level 4 Autonomous Network, where the system can manage the network almost 100% on its own.
    AIS and Huawei have announced their intention to collaborate on three key subjects.
    First, they will work together on how to leverage decision-making intelligence technologies to deliver a reliable and unique experience for 5G and future 5G-A users.
    Second, how to apply digital twin technology to improve the ability of making decisions with multiple objectives in mind for intelligent energy saving features, achieving optimal energy saving while ensuring more performance counters.
    Third, how to use generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technologies to acquire network operation and maintenance expertise, diagnose issues, and offer expert advice for resolution and forecasting.
    Kitti Ngarmchatetanarom, Chief Technology Officer AIS said: “Through our partnership with Huawei, we have achieved significant advancements in the AN field over the past few years. By fully embracing the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program, we have poised to further enhance our network operations, provide a tailored and exceptional user experience for each individual, accelerate our transition to AN L4, and evolve from a conventional communications service provider to a pioneering force in cognitive technology.”
    Calvin Zhao, President of Huawei Wireless Network MAE Product Line, stated: “Huawei has always been committed to working closely with operators and industry partners to improve network productivity and unlock new business prospects and value for the industry. Through the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program, Huawei will team up with AIS to pioneer innovations in foundation models and digital twin technologies. Huawei will also support AIS in setting a new standard for AN L4 in 5G network deployment, driving the wireless intelligence revolution together.”
    The RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program has gained significant recognition from operators since its launch at MWC Shanghai in June 2024. With continued operator and industry partner involvement, this program will propel intelligent innovation in the industry, offering a robust technical framework and real-world case studies to accelerate the wireless AN sector’s progress toward L4 capabilities. This initiative will support the global development of intelligent wireless networks.
    AIS Thailand and Huawei have jointly launched the RAN Intelligence Pioneers Program

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  • MIL-OSI: HUMAN Raises $50+ Million in Growth Funding to Protect the Digital Customer Journey and Defend Against Bots, Fraud and Risk

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — HUMAN Security, a leading cybersecurity company committed to safeguarding every step of the customer’s online journey by defending against bots, fraud, and digital risk – announced today $50+ million in growth capital led by WestCap with additional investment from Goldman Sachs, ClearSky, NightDragon and Vertex Ventures US to bolster HUMAN on its mission to protect the integrity of the digital world by ensuring every online interaction, transaction, and connection is authentic, secure, and human.

    Since 2012, HUMAN has invested heavily in developing a unified Human Defense Platform that verifies over 20 trillion digital interactions weekly, empowering 500+ global brands with unparalleled telemetry for rapid, real-time response to even the most sophisticated threats. This latest investment will further accelerate the platform’s growth by incorporating advanced AI techniques to enhance scale and efficacy, including improvements to digital account protections, and new media security solutions for click fraud defense and advertising integrity for platforms, agencies, and brands. The funding will also deepen HUMAN’s engagement in the public sector, driving new use cases that enhance cybersecurity for government entities in response to the proliferation of influence operations. Further, investment and focus will be placed on unlocking the full platform power of HUMAN’s truly unique products and insights and strengthening capabilities across the entire customer journey.

    “From ad fraud and account takeover to account fraud and compliance, HUMAN has proven their platform can defend against most prolific threats on the internet today,” said Kevin Marcus, Partner, Co-COO and Head of Strategic Operators at WestCap. “HUMAN is uniquely positioned to protect the integrity of the digital world by bringing trust back into the equation in the fight against bots, fraud and digital risks.”

    In January 2024, HUMAN strengthened its leadership team by bringing on Stu Solomon as a CEO, formerly the President of Recorded Future, to expand product use cases, and elevate commercial and marketing efforts. Under Solomon’s leadership, the Human Defense Platform was recognized as a Leader in The Forrester Wave™: Bot Management Software, Q3 2024 by principal analyst Sandy Carielli. The Human Defense Platform received top scores in nine categories including “Detection Models,” “Mobile App and API Protection,” and “ Vision.” Customers ranked HUMAN the #1 vendor in G2’s Summer 2024 Grid and Fall 2024 Grid for Bot Detection and Mitigation solutions. Building on HUMAN’s history of leadership in the media security space, the company expanded its relationship with LinkedIn to help detect and filter invalid traffic on LinkedIn and across its network of publishers.

    “HUMAN stands at the forefront of cybersecurity, offering a unique approach to protecting the entire digital commerce ecosystem globally. From the moment digital ad content is served, through its publication and consumer engagement, to the critical account decision points, HUMAN offers real-time protection ensuring proactive detection and disruption of the most sophisticated threats,” said Stu Solomon, CEO of HUMAN. “With this growth investment from WestCap, Goldman Sachs, ClearSky, NightDragon and Vertex Ventures US, we will accelerate our leadership position by delivering one powerful platform that ensures every interaction, transaction and connection is authentic, secure and trustworthy.”

    The Human Defense Platform solves enterprise-wide pain points through its product offerings across the entire customer journey:

    • Advertising Protection: Protects programmatic inventory from bots, fraud, malvertising, and ad quality violations, ensuring brand reputation and revenue by fostering a trusted buying experience.
    • Application Protection: Protects against account takeover, scraping, transaction abuse, fake interactions, and client-side supply chain attacks by fostering a trusted application environment where users feel safe to interact and transact.
    • Account Protection: Protects accounts from automated credential stuffing and brute force account takeover attacks, fake accounts used by fraudsters to exploit platforms and services, and remediates accounts that have been compromised.

    “As an investor, board member and strategic partner with HUMAN, NightDragon has had a front-row seat to the company’s strong growth and market position, as well as the clear differentiation its technology offers to stop online fraud and cybersecurity attacks at the source,” said Dave DeWalt, CEO and Founder, NightDragon. “HUMAN is tackling one of the internet’s most essential challenges today: maintaining the human touch in digital experiences, verifying impressions for fraud and digital risk while providing confidence for the business to transact and act upon those interactions in real-time.”

    To augment the best-in-class technology of the platform, HUMAN’s Satori Threat Intelligence and Research Team, continues to drive product enhancements by feeding the Human Defense Platform and engineering teams with new and emerging bot threats and orchestrating disruptions and takedowns across cybersecurity and ad fraud.

    “HUMAN’s platform and its intelligent technology, fueled by uniquely scaled signal intelligence, helps its clients protect against a wide range of sophisticated modern threats and empowers them to make high-fidelity decisions,” said Anthony Arnold, Managing Director at Goldman Sachs. “Following this growth investment in HUMAN, we look forward to working with them and our partners to accelerate HUMAN’s leadership across these new areas of investment.”

    About HUMAN

    HUMAN is a leading cybersecurity company committed to protecting the integrity of the digital world. We ensure that every digital interaction, transaction, and connection is authentic, secure, and human. The Human Defense Platform safeguards the entire customer journey with high-fidelity decision-making that defends against bots, fraud, and digital threats. Each week, HUMAN verifies 20 trillion digital interactions, providing unparalleled telemetry data to enable rapid, effective responses to even the most sophisticated threats. Recognized by our customers as a G2 Leader, HUMAN continues to set the standard in cybersecurity. To ensure your digital connections are trusted, visit http://www.humansecurity.com

    About WestCap

    WestCap is a strategic operating and investing firm that partners with visionary leaders to build generational businesses. Our team is comprised of seasoned industry leaders and entrepreneurs who guide companies through the most pivotal stages of growth. With over $6 billion of assets under management, notable investments include Airbnb, StubHub, Ipreo, Addepar, Hopper, iCapital, SIMON, and GoodLeap. The firm has offices in New York, San Francisco and London. For more information, please visit http://www.westcap.com

    Contact information:
    Masha Krylova, Director of Communications
    masha.krylova@humansecurity.com

    A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/d7731948-7b53-4c55-882e-d50d7fb76d34

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  • MIL-OSI: Maturity of Riksbank Certificates

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    Prolonged maturity of Riksbank certificates in December 2024

    The maturity of the certificates announced on December 17, 2024 will be

    prolonged. The settlement day for the certificates will be December

    18, and the certificates will mature on January 8, 2025.

    For more information please contact Markets Department, Front Office desk

    phone +46 8 6966970

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  • MIL-OSI New Zealand: Housing and Finance – OCR down again as mortgage rates set to keep falling – CoreLogic

    Source: CoreLogic – Commentary from Kelvin Davidson, CoreLogic NZ Chief Property Economist

    Leading up to today’s official cash rate decision, there were equally strong cases for either a 0.25% or 0.50% cut, with the Reserve Bank ultimately opting for the latter. 

    This seems to reflect a new focus on the ‘real time’ economic indicators (such as falling employment) and the potentially growing risk that weak activity causes inflation to undershoot the 1-3% target before too long, rather than staying stubbornly above it.

    Given this was an ‘interim’ Monetary Policy Review (as opposed to the full Monetary Policy Statement), the commentary attached to the decision was always likely to be fairly brief and that proved to be the case. 
    There’s a sense in the Reserve Bank’s commentary that they feel a need to act fairly quickly to get monetary policy back towards a more neutral setting (or even stimulatory), rather than the restrictive territory it’s been in for quite some time now.
    Overall, the OCR is now clearly on a steady downward path.
    In terms of the housing market impacts, the key point is that mortgage interest rates are likely to continue to drop too. This could easily produce a short-term lift in confidence and a more active housing market as we hit the normal Spring uplift anyway.
    However, although house prices may well stop falling in the near future, there are also plenty of reasons why they are unlikely to surge upwards either. For a start, housing affordability remains stretched, and elevated listings are certainly putting finance-approved buyers in a strong position when it comes to price negotiations.
    But perhaps the most important restraint right now is the labour market. Job losses themselves will tend to limit house sales and prices. 
    But there’s also the knock-on effect on sentiment even for those people who keep their jobs but don’t feel as secure in their role as they did before. In addition, flatter wages will also tend to subdue the housing market.
    Looking ahead, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see limited growth in house prices in 2025, as mortgage rates drop. 
    But keep in mind that lower rates will simply bring forward the timing for the debt-to-income restrictions to start biting; another reason to be cautious about the speed and duration of the next housing cycle.
    Indeed, the DTIs are effectively an ‘insurance policy’ for the Reserve Bank in this cycle. Previously, they might have been wary of cutting too soon, at the risk of driving house prices up. But now DTIs will act to curb that growth.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The documentary film “I went to war” was screened at the State University of Management

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: State University of Management – Official website of the State –

    On October 8, 2024, the State University of Management’s Information Technology Center hosted a screening of the film “I Went to War” from the All-Russian educational project “Knowledge.Cinema”.

    The film is a series of interviews with women who participate in the SVO on an equal basis with men. The heroines are not afraid to look death in the eye, because they put the price of Victory above their lives, so that their children and grandchildren live in the peaceful cities of Donbass and do not know what fascism is. The defenders of the Motherland tell us why they went to the front, how everyday combat goes, and what helps them maintain a fighting spirit.

    After the screening, students of the State University of Management discussed the film in an open dialogue with military journalist, special correspondent of RT Ilya Vasyunin and journalist, historian, executive director of the newspaper “Donetsky Kryazh” Artem Olkhin.

    Film screenings of the All-Russian educational project “Knowledge.Cinema” are a unique opportunity to share knowledge from the world of cinema, culture, creativity and other areas at various venues in our country. Listeners can not only broaden their horizons, but also find new friends and like-minded people, communicate with experts in an informal atmosphere. Speakers not only get another chance to speak to a large audience, tell young people about their experience, but also make their own contribution to the education of our country.

    Subscribe to the TG channel “Our GUU” Date of publication: 10/9/2024

    Please note: This information is raw content directly from the source of the information. It is exactly what the source states and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    Please note; This information is raw content directly from the information source. It is accurate to what the source is stating and does not reflect the position of MIL-OSI or its clients.

    The documentary film “I went to war” was screened at the State University of Management

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Rehabilitation of two Krasnoyarsk ponds completed in Golyanovo

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    Specialists from the city economy complex have completed the rehabilitation of two Krasnoyarsk ponds in the Golyanovo district in the east of the capital. This was reported by the Deputy Mayor of Moscow for Housing and Public Utilities and Improvement Petr Biryukov.

    “These reservoirs were in an unsatisfactory condition: large volumes of silt deposits had accumulated on the bottom, the end sections of the water area were overgrown with aquatic vegetation, and erosion of the shoreline was observed. In connection with this, a comprehensive rehabilitation of the ponds was carried out, and now they are again a modern and comfortable place for city residents to relax,” noted Petr Biryukov.

    Reservoirs with a total area of 0.6 hectares were cleared of silt: during the work, specialists removed more than 1.6 thousand cubic meters of silt deposits. Thanks to this, the average depth of the Krasnoyarsk ponds increased. The coastal strip with a length of 491 meters was repaired: the bank slopes were reinforced with crushed stone, and in some areas, crib structures were installed. At the final stage, specialists created nine bioplateau zones with a total area of 565 square meters. More than 12 thousand aquatic plants were planted here.

    In Moscow, city water bodies are regularly inspected, and if problems are identified, a decision is made on rehabilitation. The list of water bodies is compiled annually, taking into account the wishes of Muscovites.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: The number of participants in the Made in Moscow program has exceeded six thousand

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    About 500 new brands joined the Made in Moscow project in the third quarter of 2024. Now more than six thousand Moscow entrepreneurs are participating in the program. They can use a range of offline and online tools for business development. This was reported by Natalia Sergunina, Deputy Mayor of Moscow.

    “Since the beginning of the year, entrepreneurs have sold about 100 thousand goods worth 325 million rubles. From July to September alone, this figure reached 170 million rubles, which is three times more than for the whole of 2023,” said Natalia Sergunina.

    60 percent of the products this year were sold at major city events, exhibitions, and in brand stores. For example, about 400 Moscow brands presented the goods at the market on Bolotnaya Square as part of the forum-festival “Territory of the Future. Moscow 2030”. The total turnover following the event exceeded 50 million rubles.

    Another 40 percent of revenue was generated through online trading. Since January, the project’s branded showcases have appeared on Russia’s largest marketplaces. Enterprises are helped not only to register their pages in online stores, but also to promote the brand through promotions and advertising campaigns.

    Another channel for distributing products was the website “Made in Moscow”, which has already been visited by four million users. The site presents more than 29 thousand items of goods – from clothes and shoes to children’s toys and interior items.

    In August, as part of the City of Ideas project, residents of the capital discussed development “Made in Moscow” program. In total, over 1.6 thousand initiatives were received from users. 62 of them were selected for implementation as the most promising.

    So, online showroom Muscovites suggested to supplementinterviews with company founders, video content, reviews of capital cosmetics, as well as advice from industry experts.

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  • MIL-OSI Russia: Historical authenticity and the magic of immersion: what filming locations does the Moskino cinema park offer?

    MILES AXLE Translation. Region: Russian Federation –

    Source: Moscow Government – Government of Moscow –

    The Moskino Cinema Park amazes visitors and professionals with its recreated historical atmosphere of different eras and cultures. Experts have assessed the accuracy and authenticity of its thematic sites, which replicate the streets of Berlin, the Cathedral Square of the Moscow Kremlin, depict a remote village, an ancient Russian city and many other places.

    “Each location in the cinema park is a carefully recreated picture of the past. The streets of Berlin, or more precisely the checkpoint between the western and eastern parts of the German capital, convey the atmosphere of the 1960s and 1970s. Elements of architecture and decoration create the impression that you really found yourself in that time. For example, the Cathedral Square attracts with its scope and scale of design. It includes the Assumption and Annunciation Cathedrals, the Lobnoye Mesto, the Ivan the Great Bell Tower, the Terem Palace, the Faceted Chamber and the Kremlin wall with the Taynitskaya Tower. This site serves as a powerful tool for presenting historical and cultural events. The cinema park is not just a place for filming, it is a space where history becomes real,” said Sergei Fevralev, chief artist of the Moskino cinema park.

    The creators of the natural sites use special visual techniques to convey the idea necessary for the film. The unique set “Far Eastern City” deserves high praise. It recreates the historical sites of Vladivostok of the late 19th – early 20th centuries with the legendary Millionka quarter, a fishing port with piers and a specially dug bay.

    The film “At the Call of the Heart” was shot on the set of the “Uyezdny Gorod” cinema park. Here, a complex of buildings typical of the suburbs of the early 1940s has been recreated. The viewer sees streets with wooden and stone houses, barns and warehouses, palisades and the first electric poles. With their help, one can feel the atmosphere in which people lived who faced the most terrible world war in history.

    “We are proud that our film “At the Call of the Heart” was the first project completed in the Moskino Cinema Park. Unique sets in the suburbs of Vyazma were built especially for the filming – a hospital, army headquarters and warehouses. Everything was done very authentically and accurately, taking into account all the professional subtleties – and we are grateful to the creators of the cinema park for this. Currently, the VoenFilm studio, together with the Moskino Cinema Park, is building a large-scale facility “Line of Defense” for filming films about the First and Second World Wars, as well as about the events of a special military operation. In the future, we plan to create a set “Destroyed Reichstag” for filming the film “Banner of Victory”, – said the producer and director of the film “At the Call of the Heart” Igor Ugolnikov.

    Thanks to the versatility and authenticity of its venues, the Moskino cinema park is becoming an important cultural phenomenon, where history and art are combined into a unique synthesis.

    The cinema park is part of the Moscow Cinema Cluster, which unites infrastructure facilities, services and facilities for filmmakers, which are being developed by the Moscow Government as part of Sergei Sobyanin’s “Moscow — City of Cinema” project. The structure of the cinema cluster also includes the Maxim Gorky Film Studio (sites on Ryazansky Prospekt, Sergei Eisenstein Street andin Valdai passage), the Moskino cinema chain, the Moskino film commission and film platform.

    From a cowboy town to the Far East: what makes the Moskino cinema park uniqueThe President of Russia and the Mayor of Moscow ceremoniously opened the Moskino cinema park

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  • MIL-OSI: Notification of Share Transaction

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    ICG Enterprise Trust plc (the “Company”)

    9 October 2024

    Notification of Share Transaction

    The Company has received notification that on 8 October 2024, Oliver Gardey, Head of Private Equity Fund Investments at ICG, bought 1,125 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 1185.8 pence per share; and 600 ordinary shares in the Company at a price of 1189.8 pence per share.

    As a result of these transaction Oliver Gardey and his connected persons hold a total of 66,969 ordinary shares, being 0.10% of the ordinary share capital of the Company (excluding treasury shares).

    Analyst / Investor enquiries:

    Chris Hunt
    Shareholder Relations, ICG
    +44 (0) 20 3545 2020

    Andrew Lewis
    Company Secretary, ICG
    +44 (0) 20 3545 1344

    Media:

    Catherine Armstrong
    Corporate Communications, ICG
    +44 (0) 20 3545 1850

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  • MIL-OSI Security: NATO Secretary General to visit the United Kingdom

    Source: NATO

    On Thursday, 10 October 2024, NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte will travel to London, United Kingdom.

    Mr Rutte will meet with the UK Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer, the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, Mr David Lammy, and other senior officials.

    Media Advisory

    12:00 (CEST) Remarks by the NATO Secretary General and the UK Prime Minister

    13:05 (CEST) Doorstep by the NATO Secretary General

    Media coverage

    Both the remarks and the doorstep will be streamed live on the NATO website.

    Transcripts of the Secretary General’s remarks, as well as photographs, will be available on the NATO website after the events.
     

    For more information:

    For general queries: contact the NATO Press Office

    Follow us on X: @NATO, @SecGenNATO and @NATOPress

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  • MIL-OSI United Kingdom: UN Human Rights Council 57: UK Statement on DRC

    Source: United Kingdom – Executive Government & Departments

    UK Statement for the Enhanced Interactive Dialogue on the Democratic Republic of Congo. Delivered by the UK’s Human Rights Ambassador, Eleanor Sanders.

    Location:
    Geneva
    Delivered on:
    (Transcript of the speech, exactly as it was delivered)

    Thank you, Mr Vice-President,

    The UK welcomes the Angolan-brokered ceasefire and encourages the Democratic Republic of Congo’s continued engagement with the Luanda process to bring about lasting peace.

    We remain deeply concerned by ongoing human rights violations and abuses across the Democratic Republic of Congo. The situation in the east is particularly grave. Civilians, including women and children, endure ongoing challenges to their human rights. We strongly condemn attacks on camps for internally displaced people, and of the positioning of artillery close by.

    The recent events at Makala prison were shocking. We encourage a comprehensive and transparent investigation, and the urgent resolution of issues pertaining to overcrowding and protection of female inmates.

    The UK calls on the government of the Democratic Republic of Congo to revoke its reinstatement of the death penalty. We are particularly concerned by the many death sentences passed on those involved in the events of 19 May. While the UK strongly condemns these events, we urge the Democratic Republic of Congo to reconsider the use of the death penalty.

    High Commissioner,

    How can the international community support the Democratic Republic of Congo in strengthening both access to justice for victims of human rights abuses and to secure accountability for perpetrators?

    Updates to this page

    Published 9 October 2024

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  • MIL-OSI: Eagle Bancorp Announces Earnings Call on October 24, 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    BETHESDA, Md., Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Eagle Bancorp, Inc. (the “Company”) (NASDAQ: EGBN), the Bethesda-based holding company for EagleBank, one of the largest community banks in the Washington D.C. area, today announced that it will host a teleconference call for the financial community on October 24, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. (EDT). On this call, Eagle Bancorp Inc.’s Chief Executive Officer Susan Riel and Chief Financial Officer Eric Newell will discuss earnings for the third quarter 2024 financial results. Those results will be released after the close of business on October 23, 2024.

    Interested parties will need to register at the below-noted URL in order to listen and participate in the call. Once a participant registers with a valid email, they will receive a dial-in phone number and unique PIN number which will be needed to access the call. The call will also be available live via webcast on the Company’s website, which is http://www.EagleBankCorp.com. A replay of the call will be available on the Company’s website through November 7, 2024.

    Participant Call Registration Link:
    https://register.vevent.com/register/BI6cdce3c45a9f49219ea94a6f7c9fa083

    Webcast Link:        
    https://edge.media-server.com/mmc/p/79xpxyi2

    Caution About Forward-Looking Statements
    This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements of goals, intentions, and expectations as to future trends, plans, events or results of Company operations and policies and regarding general economic conditions. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that involve risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Because of these uncertainties and the assumptions on which the forward-looking statements are based, actual future operations and results in the future may differ materially from those indicated herein. Readers are cautioned against placing undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. For details on factors that could affect these expectations, see the risk factors and other cautionary language included in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2023, and other filings with the SEC. Except as required by law, the Company does not undertake to update forward-looking statements contained in this release.

    About Eagle Bancorp, Inc. and EagleBank
    Eagle Bancorp, Inc. is the holding company for EagleBank, which commenced operations in 1998. EagleBank is headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, and conducts full service commercial banking through 12 offices, located in Suburban, Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. EagleBank focuses on building relationships with businesses, professionals and individuals in its marketplace.

    EagleBank Contact
    Eric Newell, Chief Financial Officer, Eagle Bancorp, Inc.
    240.497.1796

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  • MIL-OSI: Global Net Lease Completes $569 Million of Dispositions Through Third Quarter of 2024

    Source: GlobeNewswire (MIL-OSI)

    NEW YORK, Oct. 09, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Global Net Lease, Inc. (NYSE: GNL) (“GNL” or the “Company”) today announced continued progress on its 2024 strategic disposition plan. Through Q3 2024, GNL has closed nearly $569 million of dispositions, and, including its pipeline, dispositions total $870 million1.

    “We are pleased with the continued momentum of our 2024 strategic disposition plan, having closed nearly $569 million of dispositions through Q3 2024 at favorable cash cap rates, demonstrating the quality of our investment-grade portfolio,” said Michael Weil, CEO of GNL. “The dispositions include approximately $111 million of vacant assets, eliminating their negative impact on our net operating income. This initiative is essential for achieving our strategic objectives of reducing our Net Debt to Adjusted EBITDA and lowering our cost of capital. By using the net sale proceeds to reduce outstanding debt, we enhance GNL’s financial flexibility and position the Company for long-term growth.”

    GNL has furnished a slide detailing the progress of its 2024 strategic disposition plan with a Current Report on Form 8-K with the Securities and Exchange Commission on the date hereof.

    About Global Net Lease, Inc.

    Global Net Lease, Inc. is a publicly traded real estate investment trust listed on the NYSE, which focuses on acquiring and managing a global portfolio of income producing net lease assets across the United States, and Western and Northern Europe. Additional information about GNL can be found on its website at http://www.globalnetlease.com.

    Important Notice

    The statements in this press release that are not historical facts may be forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause the outcome to be materially different. The words such as “may,” “will,” “seeks,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “expects,” “estimates,” “projects,” “potential,” “predicts,” “plans,” “intends,” “would,” “could,” “should” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors, many of which are outside of the Company’s control, which could cause actual results to differ materially from the results contemplated by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include the risks associated with realization of the anticipated benefits of the merger with The Necessity Retail REIT, Inc. and the internalization of the Company’s property management and advisory functions; that any potential future acquisition or disposition by the Company is subject to market conditions and capital availability and may not be identified or completed on favorable terms, or at all. Some of the risks and uncertainties, although not all risks and uncertainties, that could cause the Company’s actual results to differ materially from those presented in its forward-looking statements are set forth in the Risk Factors and “Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk” sections in the Company’s Annual Report on Form 10-K, its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and all of its other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, as such risks, uncertainties and other important factors may be updated from time to time in the Company’s subsequent reports. Further, forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made, and the Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect changed assumptions, the occurrence of unanticipated events or changes to future operating results over time, unless required by law.

    Contacts:
    Investor Relations
    Email: investorrelations@globalnetlease.com
    Phone: (332) 265-2020

    Footnotes:
    1 Disposition data as of September 30, 2024, includes transactions that are either closed or a pipeline of transactions under agreement or letter of intent, and assumes purchase agreements and letters of intent lead to closing based on their contemplated terms, which cannot be assured.

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  • MIL-OSI Security: Detectives appeal for help to find murder victim’s next-of-kin

    Source: United Kingdom London Metropolitan Police

    Detectives are appealing for help from the public to identify family members or next-of-kin for a murder victim.

    The victim, 51-year-old Anthony Marks, was attacked in the early hours of Saturday, 10 August in Cromer Street, WC1.

    Anthony was a member of the homeless community and is understood to have been sheltering in a nearby bin shed prior to his assault.

    A 17-year-old boy from Dagenham was arrested on Friday, 4 October and was charged on Sunday, 6 October with Anthony’s murder.

    He appeared at Highbury Magistrates’ Court where he was remanded into custody to next appear on Wednesday, 9 October at the Old Bailey.

    Detective Chief Inspector Sarah Lee, from the Met’s Specialist Crime Command, said: “Despite someone having been charged, our investigation is ongoing with a number of active lines of enquiry.

    “Sadly, despite our best efforts, we have been unable to identify next-of-kin for Anthony and I urge anyone who can help to contact the investigation team.

    “I am also very keen to hear from anyone who witnessed this incident but has not yet spoken with police. There were a number of people in the area at the time of the murder and we know that some of those people tried to help Anthony. If you are one of those people please do get in touch with us.”

    Anyone with information should contact the incident room direct on 0208 358 0300, dial 101 or post on X @MetCC quoting CAD 1428/10AUG24.

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  • MIL-OSI Asia-Pac: Special meeting of Pest Control Steering Committee convened to enhance interdepartmental collaboration in preventing spread of dengue fever and rat Hepatitis E virus (with photo)

    Source: Hong Kong Government special administrative region

         The interdepartmental Pest Control Steering Committee (PCSC) convened a special meeting today (October 9) to discuss the response measures for preventing the local transmission of dengue fever (DF) through imported cases, the work plan for mosquito control in the coming year, as well as follow-up actions in response to the recent human infection of rat Hepatitis E virus (HEV).
         
    Preventing the spread of DF

         In the meeting, the Centre for Health Protection (CHP) of the Department of Health explained to the attendees the details of the latest imported DF cases and the CHP’s risk assessment. As of October 3, the CHP has recorded a total of 77 DF cases this year, including 73 imported cases (12 from the Mainland) and four local cases. The number of imported DF cases this year has surpassed the 62 cases recorded last year, with 13 cases recorded within the two-week period from September 20 to October 3. The patients had traveled to Guangdong Province (Foshan (nine cases) and Shenzhen (one case)), India (two cases), and Nepal (one case) during the incubation periods. According to the Guangdong Provincial Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Guangdong Province recorded over 3 000 local DF cases in September, 1 764 local DF cases within the past week from September 30 to October 6, with the highest numbers of cases reported in Foshan, Guangzhou, Shenzhen, Jiangmen and Zhongshan. The continued occurrence of DF cases outside Hong Kong, coupled with the frequent travel by residents to and from Guangdong, Hong Kong and other areas, resulted in an increased risk of importing DF cases into Hong Kong, posing a risk of local transmission.

         While the local gravidtrap index has shown a downward trend with the passing of the rainy season, in view of the DF situation in other areas, the Government not only instructed various bureaux and departments, as well as trade stakeholders, to strengthen territory-wide mosquito prevention and control work to prevent the local spread of DF in early October, but also discussed response measures with the bureaux and departments in today’s meeting.
         
    Mosquito control

         The representative from the Food and Environmental Hygiene Department (FEHD) reported to the PCSC that the mosquito infestation this year continues to be under control, and the overall trend of the gravidtrap index for Aedes albopictus this year is similar to that of last year. The FEHD has also conducted site inspections with relevant departments, and provided them with professional advice and technical support to assist them in formulating and implementing effective anti-mosquito measures swiftly, as well as strengthening publicity and education in parallel. The departments will pay special attention to environments prone to mosquito breeding under their purviews, and proactively strengthen their mosquito preventive and control measures at places under their management, including carrying out regular inspections of the surrounding environment, eliminating potential mosquito breeding places, removing stagnant water, applying larvicides at appropriate locations, aptly placing more mosquito trapping devices and applying ultra-low volume foggers, etc. Looking ahead, the FEHD will continue to work closely with other departments and proactively take mosquito control actions, including eliminating potential mosquito breeding places, as well as the timely conducting of fogging operations in a concerted manner until the end of the rainy season. The departments will closely monitor the situation of mosquito infestation as reflected by the surveillance indices, and constantly update the list of mosquito infestation hotspots to adjust and plan their work based on the actual situation to ensure rapid and effective mosquito prevention and control efforts.

    Investigation of human infection of HEV
     
         Regarding the recent case of human infection of HEV, the CHP’s epidemiological investigations revealed that the patient resides in Hung Hom. She claimed that she did not have direct contact with rodents or rats, and had no travel history during the incubation period, indicating that this is a locally acquired infection.
          
         The CHP and the FEHD reported to the PCSC that in response to the above-mentioned HEV case, the FEHD has carried out follow-up work over the past two weeks, including visiting the patient’s residence and surrounding areas to conduct rodent infestation investigations, providing advice on rodent control measures to property management personnel; as well as inspecting the patient’s residence, the places she visited before onset of the disease and the surrounding public areas, and stepping up street washing, rodent prevention and control work.
          
         In the meeting, the FEHD reminded all bureaux and departments to diligently implement various rodent prevention and control measures in areas under their purview. Anti-rodent work requires co-operation from all sectors. The PCSC appealed to members of the public and all sectors to strengthen rodent prevention and control measures in their respective areas and tie in with the rodent prevention and control work of the Government to reduce the risk of HEV transmission.
          
         The Environment and Ecology Bureau will also meet with the trade later to gather the collective efforts of different sectors, promoting cross-sector, multidisciplinary and public participation in preventing the spread of DF and HEV.
          
         The meeting today was chaired by the Under Secretary for Environment and Ecology, Miss Diane Wong. Government bureaux, departments and organisations attending the meeting were the Agriculture, Fisheries and Conservation Department; the Architectural Services Department; the Buildings Department; the Civil Engineering and Development Department; the Development Bureau; the Department of Health; the Drainage Services Department; the Education Bureau; the Electrical and Mechanical Services Department; the Environmental Protection Department; the FEHD; the Government Property Agency; the Hospital Authority; the Home Affairs Department; the Housing Department; the Highways Department; the Information Services Department; the Lands Department; the Leisure and Cultural Services Department; the Marine Department; the Social Welfare Department; and the Water Supplies Department.   

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